Are you motivated and energized? Do you have a desire to mentor youth and young adults? Minimal outdoor experience necessary. True North is actively hiring for Wilderness Therapy Guide positions and is looking for individuals who are empathic and caring, and natural leaders and strong communicators. The Guide role is perfect for someone who is eager to learn and enhance their therapeutic skill set. Guides are a full-time, year-round position. Guides work a 4 day on / 3 day off schedule. Starting annual salary is up to $49,608 and can range up to $64,766 with advancement. 

Guides work in teams of two to provide supervision for a group of up to 7 students, ages 14-17 or 18-25. A day in the field can include: facilitating/participating in daily activities (hiking, backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing, games, art, yoga, disc golf, movie nights), teaching outdoor skills (camping, fire-building, outdoor cooking, map and compass navigation), and helping students achieve therapeutic goals.

Benefits include: WFA certification, WFA or WFR re-certification, health insurance, SIMPLE IRA with employer match, opportunity to earn up to $450/year towards qualified health and wellness activities, the opportunity to earn up to $600/year of student loan payment reimbursement, and the opportunity to earn additional funding towards professional development and graduate school. Opportunity to earn PTO.

Applicants must be 21 or older.

True North is committed to enriching the experience of our students, families, and team by celebrating an inclusive work environment. We seek to recruit a broadly diverse staff who will contribute a variety of viewpoints and experiences to ongoing program development and superior support of our clients. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups including professionals of color and diverse gender identities.https://youtu.be/A4b3TrI0sLg